Federal Election 2010 weekly wrap-up

AS the first week of election campaigning for the 2010 Federal Election draws to a close, both Julia Gillard and Tony Abbott finish the week a little uneasy after debates on population, WorkChoices and the dumping of Kevin Rudd raised headlines.

While the two key parties continue to spar with each other, the Greens seem to be the ones receiving the benefit.

Julia Gillard spent the week talking about “moving forward” but with little insight into where she wants to go. Tony Abbott says he's taking “direct action”, but his promises to date centre on doing very little.

Ms Gillard promised to work with the citizens' assembly and a wide range of stakeholders to bring about a "deep and lasting consensus on climate change".

A red Speedo-clad gatecrasher who interrupted Tony Abbott during a Melbourne shopping centre walk was exposed as a Labor staffer.